Video: Chachi's entry for Bieber's Believe Tour

If the people picking dancers for Justin Bieber's Believe Tour are using popularity as a key criterion, then Chachi Gonzales (IaMmE) should be a sure thing. Thanks for the link, Di Zhang!

Video: Jabbawockeez, Chachi & Moon, Gamblerz Crew in Far East Movement's "Dirty Bass Boombox Sessions"

Far East Movement has a new music video for their tune "Dirty Bass Boombox Sessions", treating the song as an infomercial with performances by Jabbawockeez (ABDC Season 1 champions), Chachi and Moon from IaMmE (ABDC Season 6 champions), and Gamblerz Crew. Worth watching and listening to on many levels! From FarEastMovementVEVO Youtube. Thanks for the tip, JabbaJake!

Chachi (IaMmE) at ABDC Guetta week answering fan questions and gives shoutouts (Part 2)

 Chris Trondsen interviewed Chachi Gonzales (IaMmE) backstage at America's Best Dance Crew's David Guetta Challenge. In this second of two part interview, Chachi answers fan questions including what she last listened to on her ipod, communicating with her fans, shows super base, .her tour plans, her album, her likes, what she misses most about ABDC (the smells!), her favorite performance on ABDC, what she'd name a pet koala, who she's a big fan of, and the most embarrassing moment in her life.

Exclusive: Chachi (IaMmE) at ABDC Guetta taping answers fan questions (Part I)

Chris Trondsen interviewed Chachi Gonzales (IaMmE) backstage at the taping of America's Best Dance Crew's David Guetta Challenge, In this first of two parts of the interview, she answers fan questions on her favorite go-to dance move, where she wants to be in five years, Facebook vs. Twitter vs. Instagram,  her impressions of the Philippines, her favorite hair product ("you don't want it falling off and stuff"), her reactions to seeing Justin Bieber calling her and wearing the Chachi Mama pants, her height (5'4"), and advice to girls who want to get into dance.
We will post Part II tomorrow - stay tuned!

Candid photos of the ABDC crews off-stage and around Los Angeles!

Twitter has a wealth of wonderful candids of the crews having some downtime. My favorite sources this week are our own Chris Trondsen, Sthanlee Mirador (Pacific Rim) as well as the crews themselves. For example, here's a photo of RNG having a zen moment -- probably one of the few calm times they get all week! 

Click here to see many more photos, including 8 Flavahz, Mos Wanted Crew, Elektrolytes, RNG, Collizion Crew, Fanny Pak, Stepboys, Chachi, and more!

Mikey (ICONic Boyz) & Chris talk to Chachi - rapid fire questions, choreo, memories

Chris Trondsen and 'Spiky' Mikey Fusco (ICONic Boyz) interviewed Chachi from IaMmE before the taping of America's Best Dance Crew's JLo Challenge. Chachi talks about how she creates chroreography, her fondest memory after ABDC, which crews she particularly likes, and rapid-fire questions on favorites (e.g,, hairstyle, shoes, lip gloss flavors, movies, favorite foods).

Videos from World of Dance Dallas: Mike Song, Chachi, Architeks, Poreotics & winners of competition!!

World of Dance hit Dallas on April 28, 2012. Many performances worth watching and rewatching from the event including
- In exhibition: solos by Chachi, Mike Song; Poreotics; and Architeks

- Competition - congratulations to the winners (click here to watch all).: Upper Division: First Place - Redefined Dance Company; Second Place Wyldstyle; Third Place - GX Dance crew. Youth Division: First Place - Riot Squad; Second Place - Sand Lot ; Third Place - NSD Hip Hop Crew.

Videos: More WOD LA performances: GRV, AOV, Beta 010,Chachi

World of Dance posted highlights from this weekend's WOD Los Angeles, including the three top competitors in the upper division, and exhibition dancers Chachi Gonzalez (from IaMmE), and Les Twins. Here's 1st place winner GRV. Click here to watch Academy of Villains, Beta 010, and Chachi.

World Of Dance: Los Angeles (10 Days Away!)

It's that time of year again! WOD LA is one of the biggest shows of the year, and it's not too late to be a part of the experience. Click [Here] to purchase tickets, and view the official event flyer with all of the information to the show. Hope many of you readers can make it to this event!

The Motto - Lando Wilkins + Co.

Lando, Ellen Kim, Chachi, Ian Eastwood, and Johnny Erasme tear it down in this rendition of "The Motto." Mad props

Videos: Chachi (IaMmE) on the ABDC7 auditions & an announcement! + speed round on boys, pizza, dance styles & more

We were so fortunate to have Chachi join Chris Trondsen in conducting interviews at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7. She has charming, funny, and really engaged the nervous auditioners. At the end of the day, Chris interviewed her about the experience, and she announces that she and Dtrix have scheduled a dance battle. And he conducted a 'lightning round' of quick questions on topics like: dance style she wants to learn, what she wants on her pizza, what kind of boys she likes, how long it takes her to do her hair, what birthday gift she wants for her birthday, her cellphone, favorite place to sing, dance clothes vs. dressing up. And she ends with a message to her fans. Thanks Chachi and Chris!

Street Kingdom free-style demo & interview (w/Chachi & Chris) at LA ABDC auditions for Season 7

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interviewed Street Kingdom at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7. As we've reported earlier, we've heard from many sources -- including an anonymous observer of all the LA auditions as well as We Are Heroe's Riquel -- that Street Kingdom had one of the best auditions in LA this season. 

Tight Eyez and Chachi reminisce about their time together on ABDC6. Tight Eyez and the crew talk about auditioning again for ABDC after appearing on ABDC Season 6, how they've modified and cleaned up  their krump style for Season 7, the potential of a Chachi-Tight Eyez battle, Tight Eyez undeserved reputation as a scary guy, and the idea of an ABDC alum season. Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production.

Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) at ABDC7 auditions w/Chachi: impressions of the auditions

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview Riquel Olander (member of ABDC4 winning crew We are Heroes) at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. Riquel watched many of the LA auditions and raves about how much she loved some of the crews -- especially Street Kingdom! She talks about both of We Are Heroes' auditions for ABDC, what We are Heroes is up to now, and how to reach her.Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production.

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi & Chris: Body Poets interview & freestyle demos

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities.  Today's crew is Body Poets from San Diego.

Josh & Will (Hype 5-0) at ABDC7 auditions:interview with Chachi & Chris

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview Will and Josh from Hype 5-0 at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. They talk about advising Skool Rascals about the auditions (a kid crew with members from their home studio), talk about how they'll prepare the girls for their callbacks, whether to move to LA (with advice from Chachi), and reminisce a little about their time on ABDC.

Video: Turning the table on us - Stepboys mock interview Chito/Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris at ABDC auditions

The BloggingBestDanceCrew team of Chachi (IaMmE), Chris Trondsen, and Scott Yoshimoto filmed dozens of interviews at the Los Angeles auditions for ABDC7. Here's one of my favorites: after the Stepboys interview (which I'll post later today), the crew turned the camera on us with a mock interview of Chito and Chris.  Imbookie!

Napoleon Dumo & Chachi talk at ABDC auditions: personal lives (family, motocross!), projects

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview choreographer Napoleon Dumo at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. It's a long interview but contains revelations for fans of Chachi and the Dumos:
-In the first part, Napoleon talks about working on MOBBED, hoping to work on ABDC as well as American Idol this spring, his contact with the ABDC producers and Pacman (IaMmE) during ABDC Season 6, and the challenges for choreographing for multiple cameras
-The second half of the interview focuses on personal lives of Napoleon and Chachi: Napoleon being a father-to-be (and wanting a son!), family size, their mutual interest and involvement in Motocross. Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production. 

Victor Kim interview at ABDC7 auditions:remembering Quest's auditions & did JabbaWockeeZ replace Quest Season 1?

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview and joke with Victor Kim (Quest Crew) at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. Among the topics: memories of their Quest auditions for Seasons 1 and 3, how Quest might have been partially instrumental in JabbaWockeeZ appearing on ABDC Season 1, his years-long friendship with Chachi, his support for Fallen Kings who are auditioning for ABDC Season 7, and his work to help a cancer victim (more info at @save Janet on Twitter). And Dumbo (Poreotics) sneaks in. Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production.

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi & Chris: interviews, dance demos- Praise Team, Knucklehead Zoo, Persona, Muse

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities. Here's our next set:
Praise Team and click here to watch Knucklehead Zoo, Persona, and Muse 

Video: Chachi (IaMmE) teaches workshop

Chachi (member of ABDC6 champions IaMmE) taught workshops in Chicago in December 2011. This video captures some Chachi's solos and some top performances from the class. From streetdancesite Youtube. Thanks for the tip, Gail!